Natalie Haynes's feminist retelling of Medusa's tragic backstory in "Stone Blind" will excite and challenge fans of Greek mythology. This tale of the snake-headed woman refuses to turn Medusa into a villain. Instead, Haynes revisits the classic story from Medusa's perspective, highlighting how she was once a beautiful mortal who Poseidon — a powerful god — harmed, then she was punished by Athene for her own assault. Faced with turning her loved ones to stone with a single look, Medusa disappears into a life of isolation. Readers will question her reputation as a "monster" as they follow her journey of solitude and preparations when Perseus is appointed to kill her. Haynes develops a razor-sharp critique of society's dedicated pursuit of condemning a woman to protect a dangerous man.
Release date: Feb. 7
